1. the circus
    Frank Rich: GOP Finds a New WatergateThe GOP finds a new Watergate.
    By Frank Rich
  2. politics
    Can Christine Quinn Overshare Her Way to Mayor?In a race this tight, personal battles become a campaign weapon.
    By Chris Smith
  3. the national interest
    Romney Adviser: Everybody Loves Donald Trump! Right?More evidence that Stuart Stevens did not have access to solid polling data or brains.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. early and awesome
    8 Things Michele Bachmann Is Saying to Her Google GlassShe was wearing a pair this morning. 
    By Dan Amira
  5. scandals
    The IRS Scandal Is Entering Fallout ModeRepublicans call for blood, and Democrats don’t hush them.
    By Adam Martin
  7. bad comparisons
    The IRS Scandal: Not at All NixonianWhy this is a terrible, terrible comparison. 
    By Dan Amira
  8. early and awkward
    Watch Jay Carney Dodge QuestionsIt was a rough day for Jay Carney. 
    By Dan Amira and Sarah Frank
  9. early and awkward
    David Paterson Could Run for CongressHe doesn’t rule out running for Charlie Rangel’s seat. 
    By Dan Amira
  10. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Will Admit to Being Lesbian, Site ClaimsThe National Enquirer has a “scoop” from a “family insider.”
    By Dan Amira
  11. truth bombing
    Truth-Bombing Joe Biden’s Chocolate Bullet Claims“If we had guns that shot chocolate … “
    By Dan Amira
  12. the racie for gracie
    Christine Quinn Thought Bulimia ‘Seemed Like the Greatest Idea I Had Ever Heard’She opened up to the Times about her past battles with bulimia and alcoholism. 
    By Dan Amira
  13. the national interest
    Give Back that Pulitzer, Wall Street Journal Editorial PageA long, loud screaming campaign against Obamacare ends in a quiet “whoops.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. the spies among us
    Apparently the CIA Recruits Russian Spies With a Spammy Form Letter“Dear friend … “
    By Dan Amira
  15. scandals
    Cincinnati IRS Office Also Released Confidential Documents to Reporters Nine unapproved tax-exemption applications were sent to ProPublica.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  16. early and awkward
    RNC’s Florida Latino Outreach Head Turns Democrat, Citing ‘Intolerance’Thanks to that Heritage Foundation study and its author.
    By Adam Martin
  17. Obama Calls Benghazi Accusations a ‘Sideshow’He calls it a “sideshow.”
    By Dan Amira
  18. Rubio Demands Resignation of Nonexistent IRS CommissionerOr maybe there is an IRS commissioner, and the government has duped us into thinking otherwise.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. the racie for gracie
    Clintons Won’t Endorse Anthony Weiner Okay. 
    By Dan Amira
  20. early and awkward
    Senior IRS Officials May Have Known About That Tea Party–Targeting ThingAccording to a watchdog report obtained by the AP.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  21. the national interest
    How Jason Richwine Passed Immigration ReformHe dies for our sins.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. politics
    The Benghazi Drama Is Never Going to EndSeriously.
    By John Surico
  23. The Facts Are In and Paul Ryan Is WrongI expected him to be proven wrong. Just not this quickly.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. Frank Rich on the National Circus: Benghazi Isn’t WatergateIt’s Whitewater.
    By Frank Rich
  25. early and often
    NYC Might Let Documented Immigrants Vote in Local ElectionsBloomberg opposes the legislation, but could be overruled.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  26. the national interest
    White House Forces Paul Ryan to Drink Non-Terrible BeerHe is oh so populist.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. republicans
    Frank Rich on the Ruse of Republican Overtures to MinoritiesIt’s just a matter of looking concerned. 
    By Adam Martin and Caroline Shin
  28. the national interest
    Does Obama Have a Secret Plan to Fight Climate Change?I continue to think yes.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. the national interest
    Romney Grunt Leaks Worst Campaign Tell-All EverSenior adviser made joke he probably didn’t mean about subject he wasn’t responsible for.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. the national interest
    Immigration Reform Critics Not All Crazy BigotsMany are! But not all. We should listen to the non-crazy ones.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. the national interest
    Huckabee Predicts Obama Benghazi ImpeachmentGo ahead, laugh. They laughed at Jesus, too.
    By Jonathan Chait
  32. oh albany!
    New York Political Corruption Case to Get Even Bigger Shirley Huntley was busy with her wire.
    By Adam Martin
  33. politics
    How Mark Sanford Won South Carolina BackThe former governor’s accessibility got him back into Congress after the Appalachian Trail.
    By Jason Zengerle
  34. the national interest
    Chris Christie Way Too Jersey for RepublicansHe was not born to run.
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. the national interest
    Niall Ferguson: Keynes Was Gay for Germany [Updated]It’s history, people. Look it up.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. nypd blues
    Stop-and-Frisks on the DeclineBut they will remain a major election-year issue.
    By Adam Martin
  37. the national interest
    MSNBC Goes on Nerd Hiring SpreeRachel Maddow, nerd pioneer.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. the national interest
    Did Obama Win Just Because He’s a Great Politician?A conservative finds a reassuring analysis.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. the national interest
    McAuliffe-Cuccinelli Not Quite the Grimmest Rooting Choice in HistoryThere have been grimmer choices, often involving monsters.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. the national interest
    Why Left and Right Economics Can’t Just AgreeHere’s why you failed, Adam Davidson.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. Mark Sanford Is Actually Leading Against Elizabeth Colbert BuschHe won a debate against a cardboard cutout.
  42. kids today
    President Obama Begs Class of 2013 Not to Give Up on the Government “I dare you to better.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  43. dubious theories
    Niall Ferguson Doesn’t Trust Gay Economists [Updated]Keynes, specifically.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  44. the national interest
    Obamacare and the Mystery of Medical ScienceOregon has been conducting a medical Hunger Games. Hooray?
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. the racie for gracie
    John Liu Is Proud of His Campaign, Despite Fraud Case ConvictionsHe’s staying in the race.
    By Adam Martin
  46. the national interest
    National Review Slightly Miffed at RubioHe is young and irresponsible.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. early and awkward
    Obama Giving Slighted Billionaire a Thank-You Cabinet PostPenny Pritzker will be nominated as Commerce secretary.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  48. cory booker
    You Aren’t Imagining the Sudden Lack of Cory Booker in Your LifeHe’s been focusing on his Senate campaign.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. bons mots
    Tennessee Official’s Awful Islamophobia Defense“I’m prejudiced against anyone who’s trying to tear down this country, Muslims, Mexicans, anybody.”
    By Dan Amira
  50. early and awkard
    Councilman Dan Halloran Can’t Handle Endless Scandals and PoliticsHe’s not running for reelection.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  51. other countries’ embarrassments
    Watch Video Censored by Turkmenistan’s PresidentHe falls off a horse. 
    By Dan Amira
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